Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kintungensis
ID:
649829

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Y.Wu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Rep. Yunnan Trop. Subtrop. Fl. Res. Inst. 1: 22 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649161



Common Names

  • Mountain Ebony
  • Sri Lankan Ebony
  • Kintung Ebony


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Description

Diospyros kintungensis (also called Kintung Persimmon, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It is found in deciduous forests, dry deciduous forests, moist deciduous forests, and semi-evergreen forests.

Uses & Benefits

Diospyros kintungensis is used for making furniture, boxes, and musical instruments. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Diospyros kintungensis are small and white, and the seeds are round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diospyros kintungensis is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It is native to the tropical forests of South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed. The seeds should be planted in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual containers when they reach a height of about 6 inches.

Where to Find Diospyros kintungensis

Diospyros kintungensis is native to tropical Africa and can be found in tropical rainforests and woodlands.

Diospyros kintungensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros kintungensis?

Diospyros kintungensis

What is the common name of Diospyros kintungensis?

Kintung Ebony

What is the natural habitat of Diospyros kintungensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Diospyros genus

Diospyros abyssinica, Diospyros acapulcensis, Diospyros acocksii, Diospyros acris, Diospyros aculeata, Diospyros acuminata, Diospyros acuta, Diospyros addita, Diospyros adenophora, Diospyros adiensis, Diospyros aequoris, Diospyros affinis, Diospyros aifatensis, Diospyros alatella, Diospyros albiflora, Diospyros alboflavescens, Diospyros alisu, Diospyros alpina, Diospyros amabi, Diospyros amanap, Diospyros amaniensis, Diospyros amboinensis, Diospyros analamerensis, Diospyros andamanica, Diospyros angulata, Diospyros anisandra, Diospyros anisocalyx, Diospyros anitae, Diospyros ankifiensis, Diospyros anosivolensis, Diospyros apeibocarpos, Diospyros apiculata, Diospyros areolata, Diospyros areolifolia, Diospyros argentea, Diospyros armata, Diospyros artanthifolia, Diospyros arupaj, Diospyros atrata, Diospyros atrotricha, Diospyros attenuata, Diospyros aurea, Diospyros australis, Diospyros balansae, Diospyros balfouriana, Diospyros baloen-ldjoek, Diospyros bambuseti, Diospyros bangkana, Diospyros bangoiensis, Diospyros baranensis,

Species in the Ebenaceae family

Diospyros abyssinica, Diospyros acapulcensis, Diospyros acocksii, Diospyros acris, Diospyros aculeata, Diospyros acuminata, Diospyros acuta, Diospyros addita, Diospyros adenophora, Diospyros adiensis, Diospyros aequoris, Diospyros affinis, Diospyros aifatensis, Diospyros alatella, Diospyros albiflora, Diospyros alboflavescens, Diospyros alisu, Diospyros alpina, Diospyros amabi, Diospyros amanap, Diospyros amaniensis, Diospyros amboinensis, Diospyros analamerensis, Diospyros andamanica, Diospyros angulata, Diospyros anisandra, Diospyros anisocalyx, Diospyros anitae, Diospyros ankifiensis, Diospyros anosivolensis, Diospyros apeibocarpos, Diospyros apiculata, Diospyros areolata, Diospyros areolifolia, Diospyros argentea, Diospyros armata, Diospyros artanthifolia, Diospyros arupaj, Diospyros atrata, Diospyros atrotricha, Diospyros attenuata, Diospyros aurea, Diospyros australis, Diospyros balansae, Diospyros balfouriana, Diospyros baloen-ldjoek, Diospyros bambuseti, Diospyros bangkana, Diospyros bangoiensis, Diospyros baranensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2769981: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.